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VICON VANGUARD
REFERENCE GUIDE
© Copyright 2025 Vicon Motion Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Revision 1.0. For use with Vicon Vanguard 1.
Vicon Motion Systems Limited reserves the right to make changes to information or specifications in this document without notice.
Companies, names, and data used in examples are fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, by photocopying or recording, or otherwise
without the prior written permission of Vicon Motion Systems Ltd.
Vicon® is a registered trademark of Oxford Metrics plc. Vicon Lock™, Vicon Lock Lab™, Vicon Lock Studio™, Vicon Markerless™,
Vicon Shōgun Markerless™, Vicon Shōgun™, Vicon Valkyrie™, Vicon Vanguard™, Vicon Vero™
and Vicon Viper™ are trademarks of Oxford Metrics plc.
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  • Page 1 Revision 1.0. For use with Vicon Vanguard 1. Vicon Motion Systems Limited reserves the right to make changes to information or specifications in this document without notice. Companies, names, and data used in examples are fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, by photocopying or recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Vicon Motion Systems Ltd.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WHAT'S INSIDE? About this guide 3 About Vicon Markerless systems 4 Introducing Vicon Vanguard in Vicon Markerless systems 6 Vicon Vanguard cameras 15 Build a Vicon Markerless system 24 Vicon Vanguard technical specifications 38 Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information 40...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    This guide provides reference information and technical specifications for Vicon Vanguard cameras. It is intended for those using Vicon Vanguard cameras in a Vicon Markerless system to track and capture movement in a variety of locations and applications. No previous experience with Vicon Markerless systems is assumed.

  • Page 4: About Vicon Markerless Systems

    B E Y O N D M O T I O N About Vicon Markerless systems About Vicon Markerless systems Vicon Markerless systems can be used to track and analyze movement in a variety of locations and applications, mainly in the entertainment industry: •...
  • Page 5 VR developers and companies creating immersive VR experiences. As Vicon Markerless systems require no expert knowledge (so you don't need to know where to position markers or guide subjects through a range of motion,...

  • Page 6: Introducing Vicon Vanguard In Vicon Markerless Systems

    This modular approach enables you to expand your Markerless system as needed. Motion capture data from the Vanguard cameras is routed through a Vicon Lock unit, and connects through a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch to a host PC, which runs the required Vicon application software. ...
  • Page 7 Build a Vicon Markerless system , page 24 • For more information on including supported external devices in your Vanguard system, see the Vicon Systems Setup Guide and/or the Vicon Lock guides, available in the Setup and Connectivity documentation •...
  • Page 8 Note Except where noted, references to Vicon Lock, Lock units, and Lock apply to all current models of the Vicon Lock unit (at the time of publication, this includes Vicon Lock Studio and Vicon Lock Lab). You can expand and upgrade your Vicon Markerless system as required. The Markerless system is compatible with current Vicon camera ranges such as Valkyrie, Vero and Viper.
  • Page 9 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Introducing Vicon Vanguard in Vicon Markerless systems The following table identifies commonly used components of Vicon Markerless systems. Component Description Further information Vicon Vanguard camera Vicon Markerless system motion capture...
  • Page 10 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Introducing Vicon Vanguard in Vicon Markerless systems Component Description Further information Vicon IR lights Vicon IR lights , page 11   Vicon-supplied cables Vicon Markerless system cables , page 13 may include: •...
  • Page 11 You can include the following cameras in your Vicon Markerless system: • Vicon Vanguard cameras • If your Vicon Markerless system is to track props, it must include current Vicon optical cameras (Valkyrie, Vero, and/or Viper) cameras. For further details of Vanguard cameras, see Vicon Vanguard cameras...
  • Page 12 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Introducing Vicon Vanguard in Vicon Markerless systems Vicon Markerless switches Each Vanguard camera connects to a PoE+ port of a PoE+ switch (via Cat 6 Ethernet cable). Also note that: •...
  • Page 13 Support or your nearest agent or distributor.  For more information on the role of a Vicon Lock unit in Vicon systems, see Vicon Lock connectivity units in the Vicon Systems Setup Guide, or the relevant Vicon Lock guide (available in the...
  • Page 14 (via PoE++ injectors), and • RCA cable to connect to the GPO ports on the Vicon Lock For more information on setting up Vicon IR lights, see the Vicon IR Lights Quick Start Guide. Caution Where Ethernet cable is required to connect cameras, we recommend that you use only Vicon-supplied cable.

  • Page 15: Vicon Vanguard Cameras

    B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard cameras Vicon Vanguard cameras The following topics provide a guide to Vicon Vanguard cameras and a description of the meaning of the colors of the status lights on the camera. •...
  • Page 16 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard cameras Vicon Vanguard camera description Vicon Vanguard camera hardware design consists of a camera body, a lens, and an optical filter, as shown in the following image. For more information, see: •...
  • Page 17 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard cameras Vanguard Ethernet connection The following image shows the camera connection on the top of a Vicon Vanguard camera for connecting to an Ethernet switch. The following single connection point is on the top panel: •...
  • Page 18 For both options, you must attach the camera to a mounting head. Warning For safety and optimum performance, Vicon recommends that you use only stable tripods and wall mounts. For recommendations, contact your local Vicon office.
  • Page 19 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard cameras Vicon Vanguard status light The following topics describe the status light on the Vicon Vanguard camera, which provides feedback on camera operation. • About the Vanguard status light , page 20 •...
  • Page 20   While the camera is booting, the status LED color turns cyan (light blue) when it connects to the Vicon application software. (If no Vicon application software is currently running, the LED remains off.) When the camera is communicating with Vicon application software, the status LED turns cyan.
  • Page 21 Hardware fault/firmware issue Blue (flashing) Bumped Deactivated Magenta Selected Calibration (Wand count == 0) (The start calibration progress bar indicates that calibration has started.) Vicon Vanguard Reference Guide For use with Vicon Vanguard 1 Page 21 of 49 2025-03-18, Revision 1.0...
  • Page 22 The order of priority is from top of the above table (lowest) to bottom (highest), so that the LEDs for a camera that is both bumped and selected are magenta. Vicon Vanguard Reference Guide For use with Vicon Vanguard 1 Page 22 of 49 2025-03-18, Revision 1.0...
  • Page 23 (or within the part visible to the camera). To focus the camera, loosen the grub-screw above the lens and screw the entire lens in/out. Vicon Vanguard Reference Guide For use with Vicon Vanguard 1 Page 23 of 49 2025-03-18, Revision 1.0...

  • Page 24: Build A Vicon Markerless System

    B E Y O N D M O T I O N Build a Vicon Markerless system Build a Vicon Markerless system The following topics explain how to build a basic Vicon Markerless system that includes Vicon Vanguard cameras, and how to add Vanguard cameras to an existing Vicon system.
  • Page 25 Set up the Vicon Markerless software , page 33 In addition to setting up a basic Vicon Markerless system, you can also add Vicon Vanguard cameras to an existing Vicon system that includes Vicon optical cameras (eg, Valkyrie, Vero, or Viper).
  • Page 26 Build a Vicon Markerless system Basic Vicon Markerless system topology A basic Vicon Markerless system consists of up to 10 Vanguard cameras, Vicon IR lights with PoE++ injectors, an Ethernet switch (PoE+), a Vicon Lock, and a Vicon Markerless host PC. If you need to track props, the system must also include 6–10 current Vicon optical cameras (such as Vero cameras) as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 27 Build a Vicon Markerless system Vicon Vanguard Reference Guide For use with Vicon Shogun Markerless 1 Page 27 of 49 2025-03-18  Revision 1.0...
  • Page 28 Vanguard cameras. The Vicon Lock routes the Vicon sync (Ethernet synchronization and time stamp) to all connected cameras and the Vicon IR lights. In addition, the Ethernet switch manages the data flow to the Vicon Markerless host PC. This PC runs the Vicon software that you use to process and visualize your data.
  • Page 29 Assemble and connect the Vanguard hardware components: Attach each Vanguard camera to the base plate. Mount the Vanguard camera on tripods or on a clamp and truss on a speed rail, and then position them to ensure coverage and overlap of the tracking volume. ...
  • Page 30 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Build a Vicon Markerless system For each Vanguard camera, plug one end of a Vicon-supplied Cat 6 RJ45 Ethernet cable into one of the available RJ45 sockets in the camera switch.
  • Page 31 Caution: To avoid overexposure when a subject is close to the camera, do not mount the the Vicon IR lights close to the Vicon Vanguard cameras. For further details, see the Vicon IR Lights Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 32 Ensure the plug to the mains supply is accessible to the user(s) of the Vicon Markerless system at all times. After you've finished working with your Vicon Markerless system, to safely terminate its operation, exit the software and switch off the power to the mains supply.
  • Page 33 Activate the software license. For information on how to do this, see Installing and licensing Vicon Shogun Markerless. On the Vicon Markerless host PC, configure the Vicon Markerless system IP addresses: For the main PC connection: •...
  • Page 34 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Build a Vicon Markerless system To start real-time streaming of data from the Vanguard cameras, you must connect Vicon Shogun Markerless to the Vicon Markerless system. To do this: In the System panel of Shogun Markerless, go to the Vicon Markerless Cameras section.
  • Page 35 The temperature of the cameras changes significantly • The environment changes significantly For this reason you must calibrate the system regularly. For more information on when and how to calibrate your Vicon system, see your Vicon software documentation or visit the Vicon documentation website https://help.vicon.com...
  • Page 36 Build a Vicon Markerless system Add Vanguard cameras to an existing Vicon system As shown in the following diagram, to add the Vanguard cameras to an existing Valkyrie system: Connect the Vanguard camera switch to the primary switch (which connects directly to the PC) in the existing Vicon system.
  • Page 37 Build a Vicon Markerless system Vicon Vanguard Reference Guide For use with Vicon Shogun Markerless 1 Page 37 of 49 2025-03-18  Revision 1.0...

  • Page 38: Vicon Vanguard Technical Specifications

    B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard technical specifications Vicon Vanguard technical specifications This table provides technical specifications for Vicon Vanguard cameras. 2 (HD) Number of pixels (MP) Sensor Resolution 1920 x 1080...
  • Page 39 RoHS Compliant Tap to Select Bump Detection Updateable Firmware For technical specifications for Vicon Lock connectivity devices, see Vicon Lock unit technical specifications in the Vicon Systems Setup Guide. https://vicon.com/downloads/software/camera-firmware Vicon Vanguard Reference Guide For use with Vicon Vanguard 1 Page 39 of 49...

  • Page 40: Vicon Vanguard Regulatory, Safety And Warranty Information

    Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information These topics provide information on how Vicon Vanguard complies with regulatory standards, including product recycling. To view the certification that Vanguard has achieved for meeting stated international standards, please contact Vicon’s Compliance team at...
  • Page 41 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information The following table describes the meanings of symbols used in this guide and in the labels and packaging of Vicon Vanguard systems: Standard/ Symbol...

  • Page 42: For Canadian Customers

    B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information Radio and television interference (US and Canadian customers) This topic contains information concerning compliance with regulations of radio and television interference.
  • Page 43 Vicon Motion Systems Ltd is therefore not obligated to register with the European Agency for Chemicals 'ECHA'. Products sold by Vicon Motion Systems Ltd are "articles" as defined in REACH (Article 3 Definitions). Moreover and under normal and reasonably foreseeable circumstances of application, the articles supplied shall not release any substance.

  • Page 44: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) The use of the symbol as a marking on the equipment, accessories or literature indicates that this product and its electronic accessories (e.g.

  • Page 45: Safety Information

    Vicon-supplied Ethernet switch for guidance. Also ensure that any computers and peripheral devices are set to be electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. When working with Vicon Vanguard cameras in Vicon Markerless systems, observe these safety precautions: •...
  • Page 46 Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information Note The Vicon IR lights included in Vicon Markerless systems have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 47 B E Y O N D M O T I O N Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information Use of older Vicon cameras in Vicon Markerless systems If Vicon Vanguard cameras are part of a mixed system with older Vicon cameras, also note the following warnings. Caution Do not look directly at the source when a Near Infrared (NIR) strobe unit or Infrared (IR) strobe unit is in operation.
  • Page 48 Vicon Vanguard regulatory, safety and warranty information Vicon Vanguard warranty information Vicon Vanguard cameras are supplied as part of a Vicon Markerless system. The warranty for your Vicon Markerless system begins after installation. For full details on warranty scope and conditions, refer to the Vicon Terms and Conditions of supply for your Vicon Markerless system.
  • Page 49 OX5 1QU, United Kingdom T: +44.1865.261800 E: support@vicon.com © Copyright 2025 Vicon Motion Systems. All rights reserved. Vicon Motion Systems Limited reserves the right to make changes to information or specifications in this document without notice. Vicon trademarks https://www.vicon.com/trademarks/ Vicon Vanguard Reference Guide For use with Vicon Vanguard 1 Page 49 of 49...

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